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Dolly Parton, the iconic singer and philanthropist, forged a deep bond with Ohio—calling it her “second state”—thanks to childhood visits and lifelong performances across Northeast Ohio. From sold-out shows at the Wayne County Fair to the Blossom Music Center, her magnetic stage presence captivated audiences for decades. But her true legacy in the Buckeye State lives on through the Imagination Library, which mails free books to kids from birth to age five. Managed by Stark Library, the program has soared since launching in 2019, distributing over 25 million books to more than a million children—and hitting a record 400,000 kids in just one month. Ohio’s First Lady praised Dolly’s vision as transformative for literacy, cementing her enduring impact as a champion of early education.

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